A sneak peak at the AMUG 2016 Technical Competition Entries

The Technical Competition at AMUG is arguably the industry's most prestigious awards, each year competitors submit their wares to the most experienced judges who select the best in two categories (Advanced Concepts and Advanced Finishing). Each year the quality only seems to go up and this year's shortlist is nothing short of stunning. Here's a sneak peak at some of the entries:

Normally we're used to seeing parts in the Advanced Concepts category but this Support Cleaning Apparatus from Brad Palumbo from Padt Inc has been nominated for its innovative approach to help remove FDA supports.

The loveable BB-8 robot was built by Todd Reese of Realize Inc. to an aggressive timeline to meet the Force Friday merchandising event at Target Stores across the U.S. Made using Realize's unique SLA techniques and finished by hand.

Custom Prototypes submitted this incredible Van Gogh replica, having scanned the original painting and its carved canvas, Custom 3D printed the base using SLAand then was finished with the help of an art consultant recreating every point and colour on the surface.